Bare Foot Gas Pedal, circa 1989

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Artifact Overview

Some car enthusiasts are interested more in driving than in a vehicle's look. This Big Foot gas pedal would not be out of place for those who care little about paint jobs or a car's interior.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Gas pedal

Date Made

circa 1989

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Made in Japan for Cal-Custom.

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driven to Win: Racing in America

Object ID

2011.184.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Aluminum (Metal)
Chromium

Technique

Plating (Metal coating)

Color

Silver (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 4.5 in
Width: 9.0625 in
Length: 0.8125 in

Inscriptions

Raised type on bottom: CAL-CUSTOM / NO 30-3008-1 / JAPAN